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India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The AIMIM chief also said Adityanath was speaking the language of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party and he was ignorant about history.

UP: 10 killed, 39 injured in three train accidents

UP: 10 killed, 39 injured in three train accidents

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Ten people were killed and 39 injured, 15 of them seriously, in three accidents involving five passenger trains in Uttar Pradesh amid dense fog and near zero visibility conditions early on Saturday.

Amar Singh to launch his own party in new-year

Amar Singh to launch his own party in new-year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

With cinestars Jaya Prada and Sanjay Dutt in tow, expelled Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh is all set to formally launch his own party in the new-year.

RSS chief escapes unhurt in road accident

RSS chief escapes unhurt in road accident

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat escaped unhurt after his car was hit by his security escort vehicle in Delhi on Wednesday while he was on his way to the airport.

PHOTOS: Yogi visits Taj Mahal amid controversies

PHOTOS: Yogi visits Taj Mahal amid controversies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.

Issue of UP's division again takes centre stage due to polls

Issue of UP's division again takes centre stage due to polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The issue of division of Uttar Pradesh had been lying dormant till now with major political parties including the BSP preferring silence so far.

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Raj said Lankesh was his close friend and in his experience he had not heard such harsh language being used against anyone.

PoK will soon be part of India: Yogi Adityanath

PoK will soon be part of India: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

He said time has come for freedom of PoK and it would be part of India soon.

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Pawar, Gehlot, Smriti... biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Akhilesh ready to sacrifice Lok Sabha seats to continue alliance with BSP

Akhilesh ready to sacrifice Lok Sabha seats to continue alliance with BSP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

However, the BJP is sceptical about the SP-BSP alliance as they believe Mayawati and Akhilesh will "finish off after fighting among themselves."

BJP chants Ambedkar's name but oppresses Dalits, says Mayawati

BJP chants Ambedkar's name but oppresses Dalits, says Mayawati

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The Modi govt is continuously indulging in theatrics on issues related to Dalits and backwards and any more drama on the issue will not get them any political mileage, Mayawati said.

FMCGs hire local talent to boost rural business

FMCGs hire local talent to boost rural business

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Exact numbers are not known, but it's estimated that over the last 3-4 years the companies have increased hiring of sales staff from small towns and rural areas by over 20 per cent. In 2010, it will only rise.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

PM attacks Congress on loan waiver promises, calls them lollipops

PM attacks Congress on loan waiver promises, calls them lollipops

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Modi claimed the Janata Dal-Secular-Congress coalition government which came to power in Karnataka recently had waived only 800 farm loans.

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

From Bihar to Gujarat: First-timers flock to Ayodhya after SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Since the historic judgment of the apex court that paved the way for the construction of a Ram temple by a trust at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ruled that an alternative five-acre plot must be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town, a large number of devotees have been flocking to Ayodhya, several among them making their maiden visit to the city.

Yogi launches anti-graft portal, announces 4 lakh jobs as his govt completes one year in office

Yogi launches anti-graft portal, announces 4 lakh jobs as his govt completes one year in office

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Meanwhile, key BJP ally skips event to mark first year of Yogi govt.

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Patel's victory, which came against heavy odds, has given the Congress and the rest of the Opposition the confidence that Modi and Shah weren't invincible.

Bajrang Dal organises firearms training, UP guv defends action

Bajrang Dal organises firearms training, UP guv defends action

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Photographs of the saffron cadres brandishing rifles, swords and even lathis (sticks) in the camps in some Bajrang Dal-managed schools had gone viral on social media and news channels.

Minister Mahavir Prasad booked in murder case

Minister Mahavir Prasad booked in murder case

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The case was registered on the directions of the Allahabad High Court under section 120 B IPC (conspiracy) against the Union minister for micro, small and medium industries in Gagha Police station in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday night, Senior Superintendent of Police Aditya Mishra said.

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Yogi, Bhajji, Nitish... Biggies cast their vote!

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2019.

SP fields Sanjay Dutt, Manoj Tiwari for LS poll

SP fields Sanjay Dutt, Manoj Tiwari for LS poll

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt may now play a role in politics with the Samajwadi Party on Thursday deciding to field him as its candidate from Lucknow in the Lok Sabha polls. Bhojpuri sensation Manoj Tiwari would be the SP's candidates from Gorakhpur

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

'We welcome companies who want to shut down business in China'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'Recently we held a video conference with a host (about 100) of US companies that want to move their base from China to Uttar Pradesh.'

UP SIMI chief arrested

UP SIMI chief arrested

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The Uttar Pradesh chief of the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India outfit, who had been absconding since 2001, has been arrested, officials said on Monday. Humam Ahmad alias Humayun was arrested by the Special Task Force and Anti-Terrorist Squad of the Uttar Pradesh police from Gorakhpur district on Sunday

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'That the commandments to officialdom were issued by a BJP functionary and not a minister is a reflection of the Yogi government's work style.'

People have come together to bring BJP's 'bure din': Akhilesh

People have come together to bring BJP's 'bure din': Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The former UP CM also expressed his gratitude towards Mayawati, who was once his party's bitterest rival in UP.

Humsafar Express: The all new 3-Tier AC train to roll out in Oct

Humsafar Express: The all new 3-Tier AC train to roll out in Oct

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Humsafar will be launched as overnight inter-city service on high-demand routes

Two youths run over by Bhojpuri actor's convoy

Two youths run over by Bhojpuri actor's convoy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Two motorcyclists were run over by an unidentified car in Gorakhpur on Friday night, which locals alleged belonged to the cavalcade of Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari. According to the police, Rajkumar Gupta and Pintu of Sangrampur village were crushed by the speeding car near Jarlahi bridge.Senior Superintendent of Police R K Srivastava said the identity of the vehicle has not been established yet but the investigation is on, adding that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem

ONGC, HPCL prospecting for oil, natural gas in UP

ONGC, HPCL prospecting for oil, natural gas in UP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

The field operations are on in the sub-Himalayan terai region stretching from the Gorakhpur district in eastern UP to Bijnore district in western UP. The two companies were given prospecting licences sometime back, he informed. The licence allows the licence holder to undertake mineral substance prospecting works within a specific area.

BJP MP's convoy attacked, seven injured

BJP MP's convoy attacked, seven injured

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

Seven persons were seriously injured as the convoy of Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Yogi Adityanath was attacked on Sunday by angry protesters while he was on his way to address an anti-terrorism rally in Azamgargh district of Uttar Pradesh.

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

PM relaunching my government's expressway project: Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Attacking the BJP, Akhilesh Yadav said the specifications of the project had been lowered by the current government.

All you need to know about National Population Register

All you need to know about National Population Register

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Here is all you need to know about the National Population Register and worries over its links with NRC.

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP from Hyderabad, chanted "Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Takbeer Allahu Akbar, Jai Hind", after members from the ruling side shouted slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.

Hyderabad: 14 suspected ISI agents held

Hyderabad: 14 suspected ISI agents held

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

The Hyderabad task force police on Sunday arrested 14 people from Bangladesh, suspected to be Inter Services Intelligence agents, at the Secunderabad railway station.

Bulandshahr murder: 6 Hindu Yuva Vahini members booked

Bulandshahr murder: 6 Hindu Yuva Vahini members booked

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The incident is linked to the elopement of a local BJP worker's daughter.

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

A group of school friends, a 2,000 km drive to the China border

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

Here's what happened next...

One year on since Braveheart, teenager is gang-raped in Delhi

One year on since Braveheart, teenager is gang-raped in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A teenaged girl was gang-raped allegedly by three to four unidentified men and then dumped at a parking lot in Connaught Place in New Delhi, the police said on Wednesday

Alliance announcement on cards as SP, BSP to hold joint presser tomorrow

Alliance announcement on cards as SP, BSP to hold joint presser tomorrow

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Meanwhile, the Congress said that that it is ready to go it alone in Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha election.